SHERWOOD -- Elected officials from Washington and Clackamas counties are expected to meet Wednesday to choose a preferred route for a proposed $750 million connector between Interstate 5 at Wilsonville and Oregon 99W in Sherwood.

The proposal, called the three-arterial alternative, would connect the highways by increasing capacity on existing roads and building several new ones in a grid-like fashion. It's one of seven options that have been considered by policymakers, who began meeting in 2005.

If approved, the proposal will be forwarded to Metro, the regional government. That could lead to eventual transportation funding for some or all of the project.

The meeting is open to the public and begins at 12:30 p.m. in Sherwood at 20495 SW Borchers Dr.